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Bowl Boosters Simply Shreds Shredded Bonelss Chicken, Wild Salmon, & Pumpkin Recipe in Broth

Evidence Limited
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet Data verified from brand site

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Wellness Bowl Boosters Simply Shreds is a wet food topper featuring shredded chicken, wild salmon, and pumpkin in broth.

This topper boasts a strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, offering high biological value. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources like pumpkin for fermentable fiber and diverse proteins from egg, fish, or organ meat.

The score is capped due to the guaranteed analysis showing 80% moisture and 5% crude fiber. This indicates a very wet product with limited fiber content.

Good fit for owners looking to add moisture and protein to their dog's current food. Less ideal if you are looking for a standalone meal or a high-fiber option.

Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.

Who this is for

In its 2022 update on diet-associated DCM, the FDA identified Golden Retrievers as the most reported breed, with 121 cases out of 1,382 total canine reports (8.8%) received between January 1, 2014, and November 1, 2022  (FDA, 2022) . Good fit for adult Golden Retrievers navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Chicken anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus salmon at position 4.

Looking at this for adult Golden Retrievers or Golden Retrievers with diet-associated DCM concerns ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.

Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.

Research informing this analysis

Methodology

The Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.

  • FDA, 2022
    cardiac · epidemiology · breed predisposition· cited in 5 claims
  • FDA, 2019
    diet composition· cited in 2 claims
  • NRC, 2006
    nutrient bioavailability

Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.

Why this score

At 49/100, this formula lands mid-pack. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 22.5 points to the final number: Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. The ceiling on this score is 49, set because the guaranteed analysis falls below AAFCO's minimum nutrient profile. The fix path: a formula update that meets AAFCO minimums. That would lift the cap and put this formula above the B-band line at 60.

What lifted the score

Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK
What pulled it down

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=80.0%, CF_DM=5.0%.

CAP why?
What sets this apart
  • Lowest DMB fat in Wellness's lineup (5.0%)
  • Top 4% for protein quality in wet foods (22.5/27)
  • Top 10% for crude fiber in Wellness's lineup (10.0% DMB)

Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 80% ⓘ
Protein
8%
min (as fed)
Fat
0.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1%
max (as fed)
Moisture
90%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 80%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

5 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

    Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.

  2. 2
    chicken broth

    Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

    Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.

  3. 3
    water sufficient for processing

    The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

  4. 4
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

    Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  5. 5
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

    Position 5: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

5 of 5 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.